* User Info

 
 
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

* Who's Online

  • Dot Guests: 48
  • Dot Hidden: 0
  • Dot Users: 0

There aren't any users online.

* Recent Topics

Cf Bedford for sale by Gunning
[August 26, 2024, 06:54:11 PM]


Advise on raising the rear end of a CF350 Motorhome. About 3.5T by johnxb351
[August 09, 2024, 08:17:08 AM]


Sale of 1977 Bedford Motorhome by johnxb351
[August 06, 2024, 08:27:12 PM]


CF 350 Breaks conversion by johnxb351
[August 06, 2024, 08:24:06 PM]


173 extractors by kylee dingo
[April 07, 2024, 02:55:17 PM]


lowering my bedford cf by Ratbox
[October 07, 2023, 07:59:56 PM]


Adjustable Upper Control Arms by Saville
[August 22, 2023, 11:35:43 AM]


202 red to 202 black Carby engine by johnxb351
[June 21, 2023, 06:33:35 PM]


CF CLUTCH PEDAL by johnxb351
[June 18, 2023, 02:58:15 PM]


Royal Bedford by wendyh
[October 16, 2022, 03:40:43 PM]

Author Topic: Sun Roofs.  (Read 2506 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Bedfordcrazy

  • Apprentice Mechanic
  • *****
  • Location: Brisbane
  • Posts: 1744
  • BEDFORDS RULE
    • View Profile
Sun Roofs.
« on: February 27, 2010, 05:48:53 PM »
Hi Guys, I'm hoping to get some advice, I was thinking about fitting a couple of sunroofs into my swb van. But have been told you weaken the structual integrity of the roof, also have heard that with the ribs in the roof the risk of a 100% seal is hard. Any opinions to help me make a dicision ?
George...............
Life Is Short - Grab It With Both Hands And LOVE Your Beddy.

Offline restoreid

  • Apprentice Mechanic
  • *****
  • Location: Telegraph Point NSW
  • Posts: 752
    • View Profile
Re: Sun Roofs.
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2010, 06:32:55 PM »
Forget it
If you want a job done right DO it yourself

Offline Jeff

  • Global Moderator
  • Just streetable
  • *****
  • Location: wellington, New Zealand
  • Posts: 348
    • View Profile
Re: Sun Roofs.
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2010, 07:02:23 PM »
I don't see a problem at all.
The Sun roofs in my other two vans never leaked, and as long as the cross ribs are still there it should be strong enough.
I'm thinking of welding a Jap electric roof into mine, which will mean cutting a cross rib and re- welding some strength underneath it.
I did this with my last van, but that was LWB and very tricky because of the roof slope.
 A SWB should be a breeze.
« Last Edit: February 27, 2010, 07:06:07 PM by Jeff »
Funny old life.

Offline ben

  • Apprentice Mechanic
  • *****
  • Location: Yarram, Vic
  • Posts: 3497
    • View Profile
Re: Sun Roofs.
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2010, 07:27:27 PM »
ive had 2 vans with sun roofs abd 2 without..

they look cool in the summer. it shouldnt be too hard to get it to seal up ok with the right product.


my advice. if you got one cool.. if you dont have one stay with it..

the novilty sorda wears off reasonably quickly and it doesnt bother you..

ben

Offline Dano

  • Apprentice Mechanic
  • *****
  • Location: Perth, West Austrailia
  • Posts: 1181
  • 78CFS 327ci Supra 5spd Galaxie9" 15x10+8 Armolites
    • View Profile
Re: Sun Roofs.
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2010, 10:12:57 PM »
I wouldn't mind putting one in one day.... but i assure you i will be welding in little gussetts to make the roof flat befroe I start..... I'd even go to the extent of finding a factory one with drains in it just to keep any water under control  :-\

Good luck
Can I go play now...?

 

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2024, SimplePortal